2010 Kia Soul Service and Repair Manual

Kia built the 2010 Soul in nine trim configurations across two engines, and this factory service and repair manual is matched to that exact spread — year, engine and trim — so every specification and tightening sequence it gives is the one Kia published for your car rather than a near match carried over from another model year.

Engines covered

• 2.0L inline-four — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 1.6L inline-four (97 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door hatchback

Trims covered

• Base
• 2u
• 4u
• 4u Burner
• 4u Retro
• 4u SX
• Exclaim
• Plus
• Sport

Known issues on the 2010 Soul. Two recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first covers the electrical system's wiring: in a limited number of wiring harnesses, an electrical short can occur when the lights are illuminated under certain conditions. The second covers the brake light switch, which can fail to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or can leave the cruise control unable to disengage. Owners have filed 193 complaints for the year and Kia has issued 65 technical service bulletins. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.

From tracing a harness short to replacing a stop lamp switch or working through a scheduled service, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2010 Soul.